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Why Don't I Look 5 Months Pregnant?

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I'm 5 Months Pregnant And I Don't Look Like It! Why? My Friend Is 5 Months Too, And She Us Huge!! Is It That I'm Having A Small Baby? I Don't Think So Though My Doctor Said It Was Almost 2Lbs. Umm Does It Have Anything To Do That I Used To Work Out My Abs Every Day (Even Though I Still Didn't Had A Flat Belly) Before Getting Prego? Or Is It Cause I Have Big Hips &Butt? That's What My Mom Said. Please Anyone:/?

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When people say "you are not even showing" smile and respond "isn't it great...I'm so lucky and comfortable" (then go buy yourself some very flowy pregnancy shirts that tie under your boobs. They make everyone look preggo for those days when you want to bask in your pregnancy glory). Everyone is differnt and some of us are just lucky enough to be blessed with a baby and remain waddle free. Good luck and enjoy :)

DON'T WORRY or let people make you feel bad. I'm on baby #3 (only 16 weeks) and as usual I'm not showing at all and don't expect to until the end. People love to make a big deal about it, not sure if they are trying to make me feel bad or what. But...since I have strong abs like you and never get HUGE I am back in my pre-pregnancy clothes within 2 weeks of delivery. When people say "you look like you never had a baby" it feels wonderful and lasts a lot longer than the "wow you are huge" pregnancy comments. Let your big bellied friends soak in the comments for 4 or 5 months. You will be very happy when you are the one buttoning your jeans over your stretch mark free tummy. All that said I'm not a fitness or diet freak. I eat what I want and have a high energy job, plus I am tall so the baby has plenty of room without distorting my torso.

EVERYONE shows at different times and every pregnancy is different. I actually showed sooner with my 1st than I did with my 2nd- and I was bigger before pregnancy with my first (125lbs with 1st; 105lbs with 2nd) I had a belly at 4mo and got HUGE with my 1st. However with my 2nd I didn't show until past 30wks. I never looked as far along as I was. Don't worry. Your doctor will tell you if there is something to be concerned about.

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